Green Community Calendar weekend events: July 10-12
July 10, 2009 at 8:00 am by Katie M.
Looking for something green-related to do this weekend? Look no further than our own Green Community Calendar.
Guided Canoe Trip, Weedon Island- Friday, July 10, 2009; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Take this opportunity to explore a portion of the south canoe trail at Weedon Island Preserve. This trail offers a rare look at some of the aquatic ecosystems that make west-central Florida so special. Trained canoe guides lead you through mangrove stands and over seagrass and oyster beds, while pointing out various flora and fauna that live here. If you have never explored the Preserve from the water, this is an exciting opportunity you don’t want to miss! The cost for this unique experience is $14.02 per person plus tax ($15 total) or $28.04 per canoe plus tax ($30 total) (maximum of 3 people per canoe). Spaces fill quickly, and pre-registration is required. Minimum age: Children must be 6 years old or older and all minors must be accompanied by an adult. Weedon Island Preserve- 1800 Weedon Drive N.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33702.
The World Cafe: Connecting People Through Conversations That Matter- Every Fri. 7:30 pm promptly; Starbucks at 4th St. N. & 89th Ave N., St. Pete (just south of Gandy Blvd.); RSVP to Pat at 727.421.2746 or goodpat@tampabay.rr.com
Dunedin Green Market- Saturday, July 11; 8 am- 12 pm. The Dunedin Green Market is located in Pioneer Park at the cross streets of Douglas Avenue and Main Street in Downtown Dunedin and runs the second Saturday of every month until October.
Ellenton Farmers Market- Saturday, July 11; 8 am – 1 pm. Ellenton Farmers’ Market will be the largest year-round market in florida that specializes in “green” natural, organic and environmentally friendly products that makes for a healthier lifestyle and a better environment. Located just North of the Prime Outlet Mall in Ellenton, Florida (exit 224, Old Exit 43, off I – 75).
Tropical Plant Fair at the USF Botanical Gardens- Saturday & Sunday, July 11 & 12; Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 10am-3pm. Vendors and hundreds of tropical and exotic plants. Special Events: Sat. 12pm- “Fruit Tree Basics 101″ talk by Rare Fruit Co.; Sunday- Pepper Beauty Contest- bring in a decorated pepper for the beauty contest and get in free and prizes for winners; Lectures on growing tropicals in your backyard; fruit trees, salsas, spice packs, and a great time! For more info call: 813.974.2329, or visit: www.cas.usf.edu/garden. 12210 USF Pine Dr., Tampa. $5 admission, children 12 and under are free.
“Beautiful Blueberries” Cooking Class- Saturday, July 11; 11 am; Enjoy these tasty morsels in 3 different dishes: Blueberry Breakfast Cake, Blueberry Peach Pudding & Minted Blueberry Fruit Salad with a Maple Lime Dressing. Discover the healthy nutrients these berries pack. Free. Nature’s Food Patch- 1225 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-443-6703
Tra’Shion Fashion Show 2009- Sat., July 11; 6pm-12am (show at 9:30pm). The second annual event featuring one-of-a-kind wearable art designs made of recycled materials, old clothes, found objects, and even trash. Sat., July 11, ARTpool Gallery & VINTAGE boutique, St. Petersburg, 727-324-3878. Cover- $20, $15 for students with ID, buy tickets before they seel out, contact: artpoolrules@gmail.com
Open Classroom: Discovering Nature with Your Child- Sunday, July 12, 2009 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. Who lives in that skin? What is the difference between a carnivore and an herbivore? Whose tracks are those? Stop by our classroom anytime between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to participate in a variety of self-guided nature games and activities that will answer these questions and many more. Pre-registration is not required for this open activity. Admission: Free. All ages welcome. Brooker Creek- 3940 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688.
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